Donate

Find the Nearest Location

GCAM, Inc. (GCAM) is dedicated to and specializes in the plasma industry and has many plasma centers located across the U.S. Find the center for plasma donation nearest to you with the help of our center locator.

Eagle Pass 2 (Coming Soon)

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Call Location / Check in

Each of our centers pride themselves on providing a pleasant and relaxing environment for our donors. Our primary focus is donor safety and satisfaction. We invite our new donors to call their nearest GCAM center to find the best time to come in and donate.

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What to Expect

Check-InThe first time you donate you must bring a current photo ID (State ID, Visa, College ID, or a Border Crossing card), Social Security/border crossing card, and proof of your current address (current bill, lease/contract, postmarked piece of mail). Next, we will ask you a few questions about your medical history and take your photo.

ExaminationThe first time you donate (and each year thereafter) you will go through a brief/simple physical examination. During the examination your blood pressure, pulse, and heart beat will be recorded. Also, a series of questions will be asked to make sure you are healthy and eligible to donate.

DonatingYou are now ready to donate. You will be seated (reclined) and one of our trained staff will extract your plasma into a sterile pooling bottle and then return your red and white cells (this will take between 35-50 minutes.) All the medical supplies used at GCAM are sterile, used only once, and then thrown away. Since you are helping to manufacture a life saving drug you will be compensated for your time. GCAM pays between $25-$30 per donation and donors are able to donate 2 times a week.

Although the plasma proteins reproduce within 24 – 48 hours and plasmapheresis has little to no side effects, it is very important that you take care of yourself after your donation. Having a meal and a large glass of water after each donation will help to replenish plasma and increase energy.

In order to donate you must:

Be between the ages of 18 and 65

Weigh at least 110 lbs

Be in good health

New Donors Must Bring:

Social Security Card or a Border Crossing Card

Valid picture ID (driver’s license, student ID, or military ID)

Proof of residency (bank statement issued within the last 3 months, billing statement within the last 3 months, college enrollment verification, postmarked piece of mail, or a drivers license issued within the last 3 months.)

Preparing for plasma donation:

Drink plenty of water before and after your donation

Do not drink alcoholic and caffeinated beverages within 72 hours of donating